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Should You Get Your Trucking Authority? Weighing the Pros and Cons

Should You Get Your Trucking Authority? Weighing the Pros and Cons

If you’ve been leased onto a company or working as a company driver for a while, you’ve probably considered stepping out and getting your own authority. Before you take the leap, you should weigh the upsides and the downsides.
How are fuel surcharges calculated?

How are fuel surcharges calculated?

How to calculate a fuel surcharge whether you book your own load or are leased on to a company that does it for you.
Is QuickBooks good for trucking companies?

Is QuickBooks good for trucking companies?

We’ll walk through the pros and cons of QuickBooks in this article so you will have a better idea if it makes sense to use it for your trucking business. Then you can decide if you want to use QuickBooks, or if something made specific for trucking makes more sense.
Tracking miles for IFTA

Tracking miles for IFTA

The best IFTA tracking methods including recommended IFTA mileage trackers like the best apps, software, and GPS trackers.
Calculating your cost per mile

Calculating your cost per mile

To calculate your cost per mile, simply divide your total expenses by your total miles. Want examples? Click to see what this looks like.
What exactly is IFTA?

What exactly is IFTA?

A detailed look at the International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA), including who participates in the IFTA and how it started.
Preventative Trucking Maintenance Strategies to Avoid Major Repair Costs

Preventative Trucking Maintenance Strategies to Avoid Major Repair Costs

How to stop neglecting preventative maintenance in your truck and save a ton of money in repair costs.
Starting out with an owner-operator trucking business

Starting out with an owner-operator trucking business

Guide on how to start a trucking business as an owner operator, including getting paid, expected costs, and more.
Cost Per Mile Calculator

Cost Per Mile Calculator

A free tool to help you calculate your cost per mile including breakdowns of expenses like fixed costs and variable costs.
How does IFTA work?

How does IFTA work?

A breakdown of how IFTA works including common scenarios explaining the reason behind charges so you know what to expect.
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How do I calculate IFTA?

How to calculate IFTA including calculators for fuel taxes, miles, quarterly reports, and more.
Driver Qualification Files: What They Are and What Goes in Them

Driver Qualification Files: What They Are and What Goes in Them

Whether you run a massive fleet or a company of one, you’ll need a driver qualification file (DQF) for each of your drivers — including yourself, if you have your own authority.